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ASSESSMENT TASKS ICTPMG611 Prepare a detailed design brief Assessment Summary Read all the instructions below before attempting the assessment task. Assessment tasks are tools used to determine if you have the knowledge and skills to complete tasks to industry standards within the workplace. Your trainer/assessor will help you throughout this task and it is your responsibility to provide enough evidence to justify a competent decision by the trainer/assessor. If you do not understand the questions or what is required, ask your trainer/assessor for assistance. For group assessments, all students are to contribute to the assessment tasks. You are allowed to work in groups up to a maximum of four people. You are to complete all tasks by the due date and assessments must have a coversheet attached. If you think you do not have enough time to complete the tasks by the due date, discuss with the trainer/assessor the reasons of why you cannot submit on time. Writing your responses When answering questions, ensure that your answers are detailed enough to so the assessor can draw a conclusion that you have the knowledge and/or skills to demonstrate competency. Handwritten answers must be written in blue or black pen. When producing reports, ensure that your project has a title page, table of contents, page numbers, reference list, ensuring that your answers thoroughly match the questions asked. Answer all questions in your own words to avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism is copying someone else’s work or ideas and saying that it your own work. Sources of work must be properly referenced, outlining the source of your ideas. Penalties may include having to resubmit the assessment task again, repeating the Unit of competency, or for repeat plagiarism, expulsion from Abbey Business College. Marking of Assessments On submission of your assessment will be marked for a result of either Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS). If you receive a NYS result, you will be asked to redo the tasks again. To achieve a competent result with this unit, all tasks need to be completed and marked as satisfactory. Your trainer/assessor will provide feedback to you on each task, outlining where you must improve to achieve a Satisfactory (S) result. When all tasks are marked as Satisfactory (S), you will receive a result of Competent (C) for this unit otherwise, you will be marked Not Yet Competent (NYC). Assessments submitted to the trainer/assessor after the due date may not be accepted, and you may have to a resubmission fee. Unit of competency application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a detailed design brief to realise a building and equipment provisioning project, including costing, vendor and technology choices, scheduling and resourcing. It applies to individuals with a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in optical telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems for a new installation or upgrade of capacity or technology for an existing network or subsystem for convergence to next generation networks (NGN). Elements Performance Criteria Elements describe the essential outcomes Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. 1. Evaluate design requirements 1.1 Consult relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards that impact on project 1.2 Determine need for enhancement to new or existing telecommunications network from telecommunications project plan and associated project brief 1.3 Determine specific purpose and type of network growth and enhancement using collated data from other relevant sources 1.4 Consult client regarding enterprise criteria and determine timeframe for design plan 1.5 Establish and organise design resource requirements 2. Evaluate information to prepare design drawings 2.1 Obtain site access through consultation with affected property owners where project impacts on private property 2.2 Collect field data and propose ways to manage physical impediments that may affect building construction work 2.3 Verify existing equipment, equipment layouts and building services to plan for network growth 2.4 Ascertain impact of relevant heritage, environmental and other governmental legislation, and initiate action or organise consultative processes to gain approvals according to enterprise policy 2.5 Prepare design drawing according to enterprise requirements 3. Select design option 3.1 Analyse proposed network needs to determine set of realistic design options 3.2 Evaluate and select preferred design option according to approved enterprise criteria and discuss selected option with client 3.3 Assess system compatibility and make modifications to design 4. Prepare design plan 4.1 Prepare detailed design plan, including relevant geographical and topological information, equipment and material and cost estimates 4.2 Discuss final designs with planners and project management, and obtain approval to proceed 4.3 Produce final detailed design brief with drawings, material requirements, and testing and maintenance plans for operational staff to follow Foundation Skills Skill Performance Criteria Description Reading 1.1-1.3, 2.4 Analyses and interprets technical text in a variety of forms to determine key information, requirements and project design Writing 1.4, 2.1, 2.3-2.5, 3.2, 4.1-4.3 Develops accurate technical documents and diagrams for a specific audience, using clear and detailed language and diagrams to convey explicit information Oral Communication 1.4, 2.1-2.4, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3 Clearly articulates information using relevant language and persuasive techniques suitable for specific audiences Numeracy 1.4, 1.5, 2.5, 4.1 Uses mathematical calculations to determine costs, timelines and project specifications Accurately produces charts and other diagrams that capture site plans Navigate the world of work 1.1, 2.4, 2.5 Monitors adherence to all legislative and regulatory rights and responsibilities, and organisational policies and procedures Considers own role in terms of its contribution to the broader goals of the work environment Get the work done 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3, 4.1 Reflects on the ways in which digital systems and tools are used or could be used to achieve work goals, and recognises strategic and operational applications Uses a combination of formal, logical planning processes and an increasingly intuitive understanding of context to identify relevant project requirements and priorities Makes a range of critical and non-critical decisions in relatively complex situations, taking a range of constraints into account Recognises and addresses some unfamiliar problems of increasing complexity within own scope, recognising when to seek the advice of others Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: · assess the implications of legislation, regulations and standards on project design · analyse the network and enterprise needs to determine design options · consult widely to ensure design represents client requirements · prepare a design brief for building and equipment design provisioning · prepare detailed design documentation to enable realisation of design. Knowledge Evidence To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: · explain common client telecommunications applications and related equipment · identify and critique connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment · describe cost-effective solutions in planning · identify and explore current legislation relating to installation of telecommunications equipment and connection to carrier services · review the range of client premises equipment (CPE) · outline environmental impacts and options for green information and communications technology (ICT) installations · review network and transmission equipment · explain network topologies, and interface and interconnection solutions · outline work health and safety (WHS) issues that are required to be included in the design brief for: · electrical safety · materials handling · physical hazards · confined spaces · heights · lifting · review the power requirements and electrical safety of the project · explain technology of next generation networks (NGN) · identify test equipment types. Assessment 1 - Knowledge Assessment (Written Tasks) 1.1 Aden was contracted recently by ABC Inc in order to upgrade their entire network for next generation network (NGN) capabilities. Currently their system provides Voice Telephony, Data, and Multimedia services. They have public Wi-Fi hotspots as well and would like their employees to be able to securely access confidential data through them. For that purpose, Aden proposed using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). What is the NGN and why is it important? Explain it briefly. What changes, if any, would Aden need to make in order to get the job done? Briefly explain those services, and whether Aden made a good choice or not. 1.2 During a project for XYZ International John realises that the company would save more money by switching to a different carrier network. After getting the approval he contacts a few providers who explain what XYZ’s responsibilities would be in the entire process which include connectivity equipment. To reduce the equipment costs John decides he will have to procure the equipment himself rather than have the carrier provide them. What devices would John have to consider? What purpose do they serve? Does the type of internet service matter? 1.3 During the initial meeting between Miranda and her client for a new telecommunications project, the client kept mentioning how the budget is limited and they are looking for “cost-effective” solutions. This is Miranda’s first project, so she decided to be cautious and do some research. She asks you, her co-worker, for help understanding how she should tackle her problem. What would you say to her? 1.4 During the planning phase for her project, Samantha realised she forgot the first step involved with any project which was to consult the relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards applicable to the project. Luckily, she had not done too much work and could just make the necessary changes rather than start all over. Identify and explain the major legislation, codes of practice, regulations and standards relating to telecommunications projects in Australia that Samantha should consider. 1.5 Edward was hired as a project manager by XYZ International to overhaul their entire network to make it NGN ready. One of his tasks involve setting up a new connection to Optus, an internet service provider (ISP) in Australia. While speaking to a representative of Optus, Edward is asked about the client premises equipment. He was surprised to hear the term and, due to his lack of knowledge, rescheduled a call later. How would you explain client premises equipment to him? Are there any specific pieces of equipment he should know about for his project? 1.6 During a department head meeting for Smith Ltd., the CEO reviews a report on their carbon footprint. It’s come to the board’s attention that Smith Ltd. may face legal repercussions if they don’t do anything to get it under control. According to various reports of their company, a fairly large portion, approximately 30% of their energy usage is due to the ICT department. The head of ICT explains that most of the machines are required to run 24/7 otherwise it would lead to huge losses in revenue. This meeting takes place nearly a week before a scheduled project to update their entire system for which you were hired as a project manager. Your client mentions the meeting and explains that this should be the top priority